Within the UFC Macau fundamental occasion two former champions, Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo, had been seeking to make a major influence within the bantamweight division with their five-round showdown.
Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo Outcomes
The previous UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan is searching for redemption after a sequence of setbacks. He misplaced his title as a result of an unlawful knee in opposition to Aljamain Sterling and has gone 2-3 in his final 5 fights. For Yan, this was a possibility to silence critics and show he nonetheless belongs among the many bantamweight elite. The Siberian-Russian is extremely expert with a background in Muay Thai.
The previous two-time UFC flyweight champion ‘God of War’ Deiveson Figueiredo has efficiently transitioned to the bantamweight division. He’s at the moment undefeated at bantamweight with a 3-0 report, together with victories over notable fighters like Marlon Vera and Cody Garbrandt. He’s finest identified for his highly effective hanging.
Watch Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo Highlights
With an inside journey, Brazil’s Deiveson Figueiredo rapidly secured a takedown in spherical 1. After just a few grappling exchanges, ‘No Mercy’ Yan was in a position to safe high place and work from guard. The 2 traded heavy pictures in spherical 2, kicks and punches at vary had been touchdown for each males. Yan completed the spherical with a visit. Figueiredo secured a takedown early in spherical 3 however Yan acquired proper again up his ft and dropped the Brazilian scoring a knockdown. Punches from Yan had been clearly having an influence on the previous champion who was struggling on his ft on the finish of spherical 3.
The 2 athletes stayed on their ft after an action-packed scramble to open the fourth spherical and induced the group to scream. Figueiredo landed a stable physique kick then clinched and pushed Yan in opposition to the cage. An uppercut and head kick land from Yan and sends Figueiredo stumbling again and diving for a takedown however he stays stable on his ft. With thirty seconds left, Figueiredo lands an overhand that knocks down Yan.
‘God of War’ Deiveson Figueiredo was making use of stress within the ultimate spherical as each fighters stored up the tempo. The uppercut from Yan continued to be a noteworthy strike repeatedly, whereas Figueiredo discovered a house with elbows, kicks, and overhands. Within the clinch, the Siberian fighter landed a spinning again elbow which electrified the dwell viewers then tried a swap kick to the top however was blocked and Figueiredo started throwing energy hooks to the top and physique of his opponent. Within the ultimate moments of the bout, Petr Yan is ready to keep on his ft and land a physique kick. The bantamweight division placed on a present in Macau.
Petr Yan def. Deiveson Figueiredo by Unanimous Choice (50-45, 50-45, 50-45). Within the post-fight interview, he referred to as out the bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili.
MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (L-R) Petr Yan of Russia punches Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil of their bantamweight combat in the course of the UFC Struggle Night time occasion at Galaxy Enviornment on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photograph by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (L-R) Petr Yan of Russia punches Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil of their bantamweight combat in the course of the UFC Struggle Night time occasion at Galaxy Enviornment on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photograph by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (R-L) Petr Yan of Russia knees Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil of their bantamweight combat in the course of the UFC Struggle Night time occasion at Galaxy Enviornment on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photograph by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (R-L) Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil punches Petr Yan of Russia of their bantamweight combat in the course of the UFC Struggle Night time occasion at Galaxy Enviornment on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photograph by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
